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5th Friday Fun: Making Your Own Jewelry Headpins

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, April 30th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (74)

Copper Wire Headpins 6 Guest Videos: “The more of a project I can do without going to the store for something … the better.” ~Ken-H

Polymer Clay Tutorials | Quality How To Videos on Bead Making

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 in Promotions | Comments (5)

Volume-008 Back Issue Package

Volume-008 Back Issue Package is Now Available at the Polymer Clay Tutor, Members Library:

If you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for the Vol-008 back issue collection of tutorial videos and A-list color recipe Read More→

Mosaic Crafts for Polymer Clay Artists – Mixed Media Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, July 4th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Techniques | Comments (11)

Mixed Media Projects Book By Laurie Mika

Book recommendations on how to make polymer clay mosaics:

When I was teaching night school craft classes, one of my most popular course offerings was titled, "How to Make a Mosaic Using Ceramic Read More→

Learning About Polymer Clay Color Mixing – Maggie Maggio Style

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 26th, 2008 in Color Theory, Feature Guests | Comments (10)

Maggie Maggio Color Scales

Having trouble figuring out how to mix polymer clay to get the colors you want? You’re not alone!

One of the most difficult skills to master when it comes to making polymer clay beads, is learning how to mix colors. In fact, my Read More→

A Polymer Clay Glitter Story – Ellen DeGeneres vs The Crafty Chica

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Musings-News, Supplies | Comments (11)

The Great Glitter Debate - Crafty Chica vs Ellen Degeneres

Ellen DeGeneres’ plight to ban glitter gets the Crafty Chica going:

Being a polymer clay glitter fan, I had to respond to this highly unusual news story. If you haven’t already caught wind of it, I’ve posted a YouTube video Read More→

Cool Tools for Polymer Clay – The Alphadisc Lettering Tool

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, June 16th, 2008 in Techniques, Tools | Comments (15)

Alphadisc Polymer Clay Lettering Tool

A polymer clay letter tool that will make a positive impression on your beads and pendants:

Recently I was searching online for a polymer clay letter impression set and came across this cool tool called the Alphadisc. The Read More→

Polymer Clay Instructions – Why Free Is Not Always Best

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 in Musings-News | Comments (17)

World Wide Web

“With all the free info available on the web, why should I pay for polymer clay instructions?”

This is a question that I am asked often. There are several reasons why free is Read More→

Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (17)
- Karonkay says: Thanks so much Cindy... as you know I have a great deal of respect for your talent and knew you could help me with my...
  – Feb 08, 7:28 AM
- Karonkay says: you are exactly right that is the little devil of a flower that is giving me fits at the moment! but they really are so...
  – Feb 08, 7:25 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: You are very welcome Karon! Doug and I are filming today so I'll have to get back with you about this. Just wanted to let...
  – Feb 07, 9:35 AM
Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (84)
- Natalie B says: Thank you very much, Cindy! You are right it is confusing when companies name the same product differently. I have a Q for you. What...
  – Feb 07, 11:40 PM
- Toni H says: I made these this weekend and used the same shape in the tutorial. After dipping in water, I briefly sanded each one with 1000 grit...
  – Feb 06, 5:35 PM
Knotted Celtic Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (31)
- Cherie says: So sorry you are not feeling good. Get a second opinion Brenda. Weill keep you in my prayers. Hugs
  – Feb 07, 1:01 PM
- Hope M says: Loved this tutorial! So many ways to incorporate it into different designs. And so simple! I just made one "steampunk" style!! Would have posted it...
  – Feb 07, 8:29 AM
- Catalina says: You are welcome, Willow. Keep up the great work!
  – Feb 06, 7:29 PM
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (4)
- Elizabeth S. says: You're welcome, Sweetheart. I meant every word.
  – Feb 07, 6:02 AM
- Willow Lietz says: Thank You Elizabeth, I appreciate it :)
  – Feb 06, 3:59 PM
- Elizabeth S. says: I logged on this morning to return to the Celtic heart tute-I finished a couple that I kind of like and wanted to review how...
  – Feb 06, 7:51 AM
Mirror Image Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (32)
- Jocelyn says: Yep. LOL. One runs to do rough stuff (Lortone) and the vibrating tumbler does fine finish.
  – Feb 05, 11:13 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Linda, I would also like to add my warm welcome to our clay family! I am so glad that Jocelyn came in to say...
  – Feb 05, 9:04 AM
- Linda H says: Oh Jocelyn, You didn't hurt my feelings. I'm sorry if you got that impression. I was really pleased that someone replied, and I was just...
  – Feb 05, 4:41 AM
Polymer Art Therapy - Changing Lives | 5th Friday Video Comments (90)
- Kimberly Idalski says: How has Polymer Clay changed my life. Wow, in so many many ways. In 2005 i was in a near fatal car accident, I have...
  – Feb 04, 11:00 AM
- DJ says: So many stories, and incredibly brave people sharing...can't imagine what it must be like to tackle physical pain in order to create. I'm very fortunate...
  – Feb 03, 4:46 PM
- Michelle L says: My husband tells people that I "play with play dough every day and it makes her happy!" A day where I don't spend at least...
  – Feb 02, 8:18 PM
Ivy Leaf Palette | Polymer Clay Color Recipes Comments (21)
- Cherie says: Great idea! Have to get some marbles.
  – Feb 01, 11:22 AM
- Jocelyn says: I would also like to have some tutoring on how to construct pieces. My hands are bad and I obsess to get the object of...
  – Feb 01, 6:19 AM
- Cherie says: That would be awesome Cindy!. I love designing jewelry but once in a while i feel I just need to look at an idea to...
  – Jan 30, 11:01 AM
Halloween Pirate Cane Part-1 | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (58)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Hi Pauline - From both Cindy and myself... a big welcome to you. It sounds like you have a very positive outlook on life... so...
  – Jan 31, 8:35 PM
- Pauline D Duke says: Thank you so much Elaine: I have quite a collection of her Newsletters, I am so impressed at how organized they are- I am truly...
  – Jan 31, 4:02 PM
- Elaine Faulks says: Hi MountainMaMaDuke (Pauline) Welcome from us all. It takes a certain courage to take the plunge and become a member, especially if you don't swim...
  – Jan 31, 10:54 AM
Dogwood Flower Pendant Project | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Michelle L says: I ended up making 15 dogwood blossoms today - white, pink, yellow, brown, and copper! What fun, what fun . With the copper flower I...
  – Jan 29, 10:46 AM
Poinsettia Charms for Christmas | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Elaine Faulks says: WOWEE a road trip what fun!! ( travelling to different places is written in my horoscope for later this year!. Spooky??) My sister and nieces...
  – Jan 27, 8:29 PM
Winter Hydrangea Palette | Polymer Clay Colors Comments (21)
- Elaine Faulks says: Wow, thanks CINDY.... (I am lost for words).... not really...but at 18 months old I pulled the glowing red hot poker out of the fire...
  – Jan 27, 5:20 PM
Vol-043 Dec’2011 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (30)
- Jocelyn says: Want to thank you all for the amount of pics that are now being posted over at the Facebook site. So wonderful to be able...
  – Jan 27, 3:39 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Since Facebook really is still in it's infancy, unfortunately or fortunately depending on your point of view, we have to put up with some growing...
  – Jan 27, 12:06 PM
- Monique U says: Thanks for your thoughts, Doug. (I honestly wasn't expecting you to comment on this, but I had hoped some of the more experienced FBers would...
  – Jan 27, 11:57 AM
Fancy Rose Earwires Technique | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Thank you Jocelyn for your feed back! Sorry to take so long to get to this. We will definitely give you all advance notice of...
  – Jan 27, 3:09 PM
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